| 1 | Always wear clean, dry socks to prevent blisters, fungus or bacterial infections. |
| 2 | Always put on your socks one at a time to reduce possibility of wrinkles in the socks which can cause blisters to form. |
| 3 | Change socks daily and you should carry an extra sock with you ( ie. in your car or bag) in case you need to adjust your fit whenever you are away from home. |
| 4 | Always remove the soft liner , slide the liner over your socks then apply the socket. |
| 5 | Check sock fit every time you put on your prosthesis. Your limb may have changed since you last put your prosthesis on due to position of your limb prior to donning, diet and the time of day. |
| 6 | Typically you should feel firm pressure all over. |
| 7 | IF you feel excessive pressure on the bottom of your limb, or in the groin area, it may also ‘feel loose' or if the prosthesis ‘feels short today' Adjust sock fit by Adding a sock: start by adding a 1 ply sock and continue to add as needed. |
| 8 | If you feel excessive pressure or if the prosthesis ‘feels to tight' or ‘feels too long today' you may even find yourself dragging your shoe on the floor. Adjust sock fit by taking OFF a sock: start by removing 1 ply at a time, continue until the prosthesis ‘feels as it usually does' . |
| 1 | Always wear clean, dry socks to prevent blisters, fungus or bacterial infections. |
| 2 | Always put on your socks one at a time to reduce possibility of wrinkles in the socks which can cause blisters to form. |
| 3 | Change socks daily and you should carry an extra sock with you ( ie. in your car or bag) in case you need to adjust your fit whenever you are away from home. |
| 4 | Always remove the soft liner , slide the liner over your socks then apply the socket. |
| 5 | Check sock fit every time you put on your prosthesis. Your limb may have changed since you last put your prosthesis on due to position of your limb prior to donning, diet and the time of day. |
| 6 | Typically you should feel firm pressure all over. |
| 7 | If you feel excessive pressure on the bottom or on the bottom edge of your knee cap, it may also ‘feel loose' or if the prosthesis ‘feels short today's Adjust sock fit by Adding a sock: start by adding a 1ply sock and continue to add as needed. |
| 8 | If you feel excessive pressure or if the prosthesis ‘feels to tight' or ‘feels too long today' you may even find yourself dragging your shoe on the floor. Adjust sock fit by taking OFF a sock: start by removing 1 ply at a time, continue until the prosthesis ‘feels as it usually does' . |